High power DC motors imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported high power dc motors worth $82.8 million (4.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 178 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 158% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $82.8M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $32.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $14.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $16.3M | 916 t |
| 2020 | $14.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $16.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $12.2M | 770 t |
| 2017 | $31.2M | 1.9K t |
Where the United States imports high power dc motors from
One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 79% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $65.5M | 79% |
| Mexico | $10.8M | 13% |
| China | $1.1M | 1.3% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 1.3% |
| Finland | $776K | 0.9% |
| Russia | $547K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $521K | 0.6% |
| South Korea | $391K | 0.5% |
| France | $287K | 0.4% |
| Brazil | $267K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.21 per kg, 57% above the world average of $11.57. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
High power DC motors exports from the United States
The United States exported $59.2 million of high power dc motors in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 106 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Canada (40%), South Korea (23%), Mexico (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $23.5M | 40% |
| South Korea | $13.8M | 23% |
| Mexico | $3.8M | 6.5% |
| Germany | $2.7M | 4.6% |
| Chile | $2.6M | 4.4% |
| Australia | $2.2M | 3.6% |
| Peru | $1.5M | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 2% |
| Venezuela | $655K | 1.1% |
| Dominican Republic | $598K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States high power dc motors imports (HS 8501.34): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8501.34: Electric motors and generators: DC, of an output exceeding 375kW.
Common questions
What is the value of high power dc motors imported by the United States?
The United States imported high power dc motors worth $82.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 178 countries worldwide, with 23% of world imports. The value was up 158% on 2023.
Which countries supply high power dc motors to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($65.5 million), followed by Mexico (13%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 628% on the year.
What is the average import price of high power dc motors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.21 per kg in 2024, 57% above the world average of $11.57 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of high power dc motors to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.2 million in 2017 to $82.8 million in 2024, an increase of 165%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $27.6 million a year.
Does the United States also export high power dc motors?
Yes. The United States exported $59.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, South Korea and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $23.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for high power dc motors?
The HS code for high power dc motors is subheading 8501.34. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8501 page.
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